Job Description

Job Title:          Equity Research Associate – Neuroscience

Reports to:        Sr. Equity Research Analyst

Department:      Equity Research

Location:           New York

This individual will work closely with senior equity research professionals to assist in preparing and executing analyses of functional areas within the therapeutics industry. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze data related to therapeutics and various diseases, including scientific papers, clinical data, and prescription trends
• Draft market research surveys and analyze results
• Interview company executives or medical/industry consultants to develop and maintain sources of information in preparation of analyses
• Build, update and maintain financial models
• Formulate investment recommendations based on fundamental analysis, valuation and risk assessment of individual companies
• Write research reports and notes on companies for distribution to the SVB Leerink sales force and institutional clients
• Keep current of market news
• Answer inquiries from firm personnel and external clients
• Support senior equity research professionals by attending events of special interest

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to search, understand and interpret scientific and medical publications
• Strong quantitative, financial modeling, forecasting and Excel skills
• General understanding of statistical analysis techniques
• Qualified candidates will possess a science background academically. PhD, PharmD, or MD a plus
• Prior business education a plus: MBA or CFA, or other formal business training
• Familiarity and knowledge of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries including clinical development, regulatory affairs, business development and commercialization